I feel like this is low key adult relationship advice 😂 1. Create interest 2. Don’t introduce rules too soon 3. Make them associate you with fun 4. Don’t let them take your toys to play with themselves 5. If they let you go, make it hard for them to get you back 6. Let them be a winner with you 90-99% of the time 7. Build trust 8. Bond
That slight touch on the toy and leaving it is a MUST. It builds the concept that "I love winning, lets go to my human that I always win". Dog forgets about playing on its own and with others because winning feels great.
This content is my absolute favourite go to no nonsense guide with my puppy absolutely changed our lives. Thank you Haz and the team at shield 🛡 for all the work you guys do and share, never change
I've been binge watching your videos! Just got our 11 week old german shepherd female, and she has great potential for protection! THANK YOU for such good information 🙌🏼
Thanks for showing your videos I found my mistake on playing with her thank you for the video it taught me something I didn't realize I was doing wrong
A little off topic but I effin LOVE the intro on this video. Makes me want to get out there with my Rhodesian Ridgeback x English Mastiff, Cricket. Actually, I'm gonna hit the field now.
I’ve been watching your videos for awhile now.I have a husky that I trained from pup.I wish I would of know this way to motivate play.she won’t play with toys at all and maybe that’s just her,I will use this way of teaching once we get our shep pup.can’t wait !! These so much I’m learning that I didn’t know
That's what my Malinois X.pup trainer told me. Toys go in the box until we play together. 2 days of No Toys changed her from little play together to 2 hrs inactive play each day. She puts the ball right in my hand so I can throw it. Before she kept it and play was Over. She can.catch the ball on the fly now. Try it you will have so much more fun.with your dog.
Great video as usual Love your videos What's beautiful dog simply beautiful One question I have how much do you enjoy what you do The business end must have its headaches but overall I would think you love every day
amazing video!! have malinois-Gshepard mix.. seeing this i can see im making some mistakes when playing with my dog, but, i can also see what im getting right. which im proud to say is way more than my mistakes. learned especially that im not ending the play correctly, will keep your tip in mind. i have training toys for my dog and i, but also 2-3 toys that are laying around so my dog will have something to do while im at work - ill take that away, see how it goes. i do create Drive well, and am letting him win. having a long leash to keep control and alow the dog relative freedom of movement. btw, me and my dog are with the guidence of professional trainer but multiple sources of info cant hurt. here i learn what i dont know that i dont know.
i think most working dogs know how to play instinctively. Biting, chasing, searching, tugging, bringing balls and sticks back, etc are natural. No reason to teach a german shepherd, or even a shepherd mix what do. All you teach them is how to do play with you. one of my (older) neighbors got a shepherd mix and just left here outside by herself in a wooded lot. She was definitely too much dog for an old man, but she was smart. I used to just walk up to the fence, she did not know me from adam, and went like: where is your toy? where is your toy, and she would start looking for anything to play with, a flat football, a stick, an old tennisball, I would then throw it. she would bring it back and play tug for little, then surrender it for me to throw it again. she had so much fun, never tried to come over the fence either. She knew that my side of the fence was not her side of the fence. That dog was young and had zero training.
What about a 1 yo rescue that had no training? I feel like her behavior tells me to do sort of a hybrid of what you shared. You taught me something with this though, thank you.
We have the exact opposite problem with my puppy, he only wants to play with toys with one of us. We’d love it if he took the toy and played by himself for awhile!
I thank you ...i thought you needed to loose leave it play ofcourse but when loose they loose i can see play time is effective my dogs loose and play instantly but i want them more motivated about play ...my mistake ..
The German shepherd i used to have like play ball with all needed to throw the ball and she would go get the ball and bring it back to me so i could throw the ball again
I would like to buy your course but you said it was for 6months old dogs minimum... So I don't know if I should or not. I'm about to buy my first puppy and would like to start with the best informations but I will buy a 2month old so I'm wondering if it's any good in my case to buy your course. Would you still advise me to take it? As I understand, obviously, you can't put a prong collar/e-collar on a 2/3months old puppy so I don't know if buying the course will be any good. Or am I supposed to replace it and only use a flat collar...? (I really want to buy your course but it's the only thing keeping me from buying it right now, a few weeks before I actually get the puppy)
So make tug fun and interactive! Just like he shows in the video. My guys each have had a “special” toy that we would tug with. Hard on and full of vocalization!! However we only did that occasionally. Made the game so much more exciting. Just have fun!!
What do you do with a puppy with a very strong grip who never lets go and you're not easily able to end the game? My American bulldog puppy is like that.
Stop playing any game that requires a release. And work only on the release. Do so in a calm environment. Reinforce any release at first. Then start raising the expectation. I would also use an item you can easily handle. Something long enough that you can hold on both ends while the dog has it in his mouth. Then gradually reintroduce the games that were an issue
@@1packatak thanks so much! We've been working on this the past couple of months and our girl still has a bit to work on but has definitely improved from what she used to be like.
Show her that letting go of the toy doesn’t mean that the game ends, and it actually means that the game continues and it’s fun. And when he doesn’t let go when asked to do so isn’t fun anymore. There are plenty of ways to teach an out command or to trade for a toy with the same “value”. Also the game ends when you decide it ends, not when the dog decides and remember you should always end the game when the dog is at the highest level of enjoyment…
What if you have an olde dog not introduced to toys amd when yoi do this exercise they are too drivey to let go or a malinios pup that’s not letting it go no matter what even so young at 8-10 weeks
@@justagirlandherdogs615 anytime you have an issue, look at all the “parts” of what you are trying to do. Teach them in sections. Then put it all together. When they teach search and rescue dogs, they start by having the dog “find” a person a few feet away!! Do the same thing with your training.
My gsd pup seems smart enough and well tempered but he’s 15 weeks old, only 15/16 pounds, and one ear is still floppy while the other is perfect. Is he broken? I broke all the rules like an idiot when I saw what conditions he was living in so no I did not see the parents firsthand :( pictures looked good though and he has AKC papers but I know that means nothing. I’ve read not to worry about size or ears till 5/6 months so hoping if I just keep feeding him and loving and teaching him games he will fill out
Sit on the floor. Or a low stool. And lure him down. Then keep working while changing positions, and fading (getting rid of) the lure. Pretty soon you will be standing and just giving a little verbal. Also, at first work in the same place. Then as he gets it, change locations. Be consistent in your verbal word and any physical cues you use. Plus, the cue is given once. If you repeat it, then the dog thinks instead of responding to “platz” he should respond to “platz platz platz.
I like to add this . Dont wrestle or roughhouse with pups. And don’t play mouth games like tug of war . Unless you are raising a security animal that uses their strength and bite force.
Who told you that????? I rough house and wrestle with my Rotties from the moment they come home. And play tug. It allows me to teach “take” the tug. And “give” the tug. Which can transfer to any other item-such as an obedience dumbbell. It allows me to teach impulse control-you get to play when I say so. It allows me to teach bite inhibition. It allows me to build drive. It allows me to teach “drop” as when they have something awful in their mouth I want them do get rid of immediately-such as part of a dead animal. It allows me to teach leave it. And it helps to build the most amazing bonds.
My 3mo.G. S puppy, loves to hunt and bring me back the toy. He gives me the toy, sits and waits for me to throw it. He is sooo proud, when he brings it to me. So adorable. 😇 However, i just tried the teasing part. He caught on really quick, by teasing him and not giving him the toy right away... he now, brings me the toy acts as if he is going to give it to me... then he runs away with it. Wanting me to chase him with the toy!?!? 😂🥸🤪
I feel like this is low key adult relationship advice 😂
1. Create interest
2. Don’t introduce rules too soon
3. Make them associate you with fun
4. Don’t let them take your toys to play with themselves
5. If they let you go, make it hard for them to get you back
6. Let them be a winner with you 90-99% of the time
7. Build trust
8. Bond
Totally. I will implement this list with both dogs and potential boyfriends
@@primalcritters 😂
@@primalcritters so rude! ;)))
Haha :D You forgot step 9: once the bond is established, use it to make them work for you ;-))
@@philippbankus4250 OMG! The most important step 😂
That slight touch on the toy and leaving it is a MUST. It builds the concept that "I love winning, lets go to my human that I always win". Dog forgets about playing on its own and with others because winning feels great.
Love it... please post more of your puppy training videos.
Love your videos ! I have a 4 month old GSD who is coming along tremendously, due in great part to your videos/help :)
It's weird hearing someone say it's 35 degrees & hot. Invaluable information. Thank you.
95F
Interesting … so true. My puppy is 4 months and the toys are free to grab , thanks god I found you .
Beautiful German Shepherd! Thank you for your videos! Very informative!
This content is my absolute favourite go to no nonsense guide with my puppy absolutely changed our lives.
Thank you Haz and the team at shield 🛡 for all the work you guys do and share, never change
This is useful advice for working up the playfulness of an adult dog too 👍
Thanks for the repost!!! 😁
I've been binge watching your videos! Just got our 11 week old german shepherd female, and she has great potential for protection! THANK YOU for such good information 🙌🏼
thank you for the quick repost．
Thanks for the video ❤️
Thanks for showing your videos I found my mistake on playing with her thank you for the video it taught me something I didn't realize I was doing wrong
A little off topic but I effin LOVE the intro on this video. Makes me want to get out there with my Rhodesian Ridgeback x English Mastiff, Cricket.
Actually, I'm gonna hit the field now.
Beautiful !.. what a gorgeous pup !!
That intro is so badass
Pretty puppy
Love the vid, this one has made me reevaluate the way i play with my dog. Thanks!
Bro ur 1 of the BEST TRAINERS I have ever seen or listened to incredible!!!!
Awesome video. Looking forward to implementing all this training with our new puppy.
I’ve been watching your videos for awhile now.I have a husky that I trained from pup.I wish I would of know this way to motivate play.she won’t play with toys at all and maybe that’s just her,I will use this way of teaching once we get our shep pup.can’t wait !! These so much I’m learning that I didn’t know
I live for this 🥺
That's what my Malinois X.pup trainer told me. Toys go in the box until we play together. 2 days of No Toys changed her from little play together to 2 hrs inactive play each day. She puts the ball right in my hand so I can throw it. Before she kept it and play was Over. She can.catch the ball on the fly now. Try it you will have so much more fun.with your dog.
Just wanna say I love your videos and appreciate it TREMENDOUSLY that you've levelled up your video + audio game.
this was gold.
great pieces of advice. How can we end a game with adult dogs?
Very good looking dog.
Such a pretty dog!
Super thank you have done some mistakes but got this part good, haha, old Mom , always learning and so grateful for your teaching
Great clip
Great video as usual
Love your videos
What's beautiful dog simply beautiful
One question I have how much do you enjoy what you do
The business end must have its headaches but overall I would think you love every day
amazing video!!
have malinois-Gshepard mix..
seeing this i can see im making some mistakes when playing with my dog, but, i can also see what im getting right. which im proud to say is way more than my mistakes.
learned especially that im not ending the play correctly, will keep your tip in mind.
i have training toys for my dog and i, but also 2-3 toys that are laying around so my dog will have something to do while im at work - ill take that away, see how it goes.
i do create Drive well, and am letting him win. having a long leash to keep control and alow the dog relative freedom of movement.
btw, me and my dog are with the guidence of professional trainer but multiple sources of info cant hurt. here i learn what i dont know that i dont know.
She's beautiful!!!
Great video thanks for.sharing
...lol did you guys change cameras the quality is great! Also love all your content
The video quality is almost as good as what you're saying 😉👍 Good work!!!
i think most working dogs know how to play instinctively. Biting, chasing, searching, tugging, bringing balls and sticks back, etc are natural. No reason to teach a german shepherd, or even a shepherd mix what do. All you teach them is how to do play with you. one of my (older) neighbors got a shepherd mix and just left here outside by herself in a wooded lot. She was definitely too much dog for an old man, but she was smart. I used to just walk up to the fence, she did not know me from adam, and went like: where is your toy? where is your toy, and she would start looking for anything to play with, a flat football, a stick, an old tennisball, I would then throw it. she would bring it back and play tug for little, then surrender it for me to throw it again. she had so much fun, never tried to come over the fence either. She knew that my side of the fence was not her side of the fence. That dog was young and had zero training.
What about treat train in conjunction/w and if toy reward is introduced early or just an attention getter ?
Great video man !!!! Im doing this with my 4 month Mallinois puppy
What about a 1 yo rescue that had no training? I feel like her behavior tells me to do sort of a hybrid of what you shared. You taught me something with this though, thank you.
PURE GOLD!!!
We have the exact opposite problem with my puppy, he only wants to play with toys with one of us. We’d love it if he took the toy and played by himself for awhile!
Wow very informative. Thanks.
Is that a Malinois and German Shepard mix ?
love this video,...what if at this point since there are no rules, he will start to make bad habit (wrong target like biting the handle)
WOW my puppy is 6 months I really need help. Where have you been
You don’t use food for training?
it is probably from redline k-9 the tug
She is beautiful nice dog
I thank you ...i thought you needed to loose leave it play ofcourse but when loose they loose i can see play time is effective my dogs loose and play instantly but i want them more motivated about play ...my mistake ..
The German shepherd i used to have like play ball with all needed to throw the ball and she would go get the ball and bring it back to me so i could throw the ball again
I would like to buy your course but you said it was for 6months old dogs minimum... So I don't know if I should or not.
I'm about to buy my first puppy and would like to start with the best informations but I will buy a 2month old so I'm wondering if it's any good in my case to buy your course.
Would you still advise me to take it?
As I understand, obviously, you can't put a prong collar/e-collar on a 2/3months old puppy so I don't know if buying the course will be any good.
Or am I supposed to replace it and only use a flat collar...?
(I really want to buy your course but it's the only thing keeping me from buying it right now, a few weeks before I actually get the puppy)
Any chance you explain the structure around being home a new puppy when you already have a GSD ?
How do you create a structure play with an adult dog? Same way?
Mine have a high prey but not enjoy tug
So make tug fun and interactive! Just like he shows in the video.
My guys each have had a “special” toy that we would tug with. Hard on and full of vocalization!! However we only did that occasionally. Made the game so much more exciting.
Just have fun!!
important question how do you correct a dog that pees from excitement every time he or she sees me thanking you in advance
that sounds like the dog may have separation anxiety
holy shit the intro is ridiculous lol, it's like a horror movie
She is beautiful
Did you give that puppy some chill pills? My dog is hyper AF! All he knows is play!
What do you do with a puppy with a very strong grip who never lets go and you're not easily able to end the game? My American bulldog puppy is like that.
Stop playing any game that requires a release. And work only on the release. Do so in a calm environment. Reinforce any release at first. Then start raising the expectation.
I would also use an item you can easily handle. Something long enough that you can hold on both ends while the dog has it in his mouth.
Then gradually reintroduce the games that were an issue
@@1packatak thanks so much! We've been working on this the past couple of months and our girl still has a bit to work on but has definitely improved from what she used to be like.
Show her that letting go of the toy doesn’t mean that the game ends, and it actually means that the game continues and it’s fun. And when he doesn’t let go when asked to do so isn’t fun anymore. There are plenty of ways to teach an out command or to trade for a toy with the same “value”. Also the game ends when you decide it ends, not when the dog decides and remember you should always end the game when the dog is at the highest level of enjoyment…
Does this same teaching apply to women?
Can you do one on Mastiff breeds?
Applies to all breeds. Used a very similar technique on my Rotties.
How much is it please
Hey Haz, how long do you train your puppies and what is the sequence? For example from their crate to potty, to train then play. Back to the create?
What if you have an olde dog not introduced to toys amd when yoi do this exercise they are too drivey to let go or a malinios pup that’s not letting it go no matter what even so young at 8-10 weeks
Then just teach a release. With a low value toy. When that is solid, slowly work up to high value toys.
@@1packatak thanks
@@justagirlandherdogs615 anytime you have an issue, look at all the “parts” of what you are trying to do. Teach them in sections. Then put it all together.
When they teach search and rescue dogs, they start by having the dog “find” a person a few feet away!! Do the same thing with your training.
@@1packatak awesome thank you very much
What does the dog do all day when u are not training or playing?
35 degrees / 95% humidity??? That must be 35 degrees Celsius
He lives in Canada so yes
👏👏👏😎
If you don’t teach a dog to bring the tug back to keep playing as a pup it becomes way harder when they are adults.
My gsd pup seems smart enough and well tempered but he’s 15 weeks old, only 15/16 pounds, and one ear is still floppy while the other is perfect.
Is he broken? I broke all the rules like an idiot when I saw what conditions he was living in so no I did not see the parents firsthand :( pictures looked good though and he has AKC papers but I know that means nothing.
I’ve read not to worry about size or ears till 5/6 months so hoping if I just keep feeding him and loving and teaching him games he will fill out
He’s fine. Tons of GSD
Pups take a while to get both ears up.
Just enjoy him!!
Hey im from south africa. And im struggling to platz my gsd
Sit on the floor. Or a low stool. And lure him down. Then keep working while changing positions, and fading (getting rid of) the lure. Pretty soon you will be standing and just giving a little verbal.
Also, at first work in the same place. Then as he gets it, change locations.
Be consistent in your verbal word and any physical cues you use.
Plus, the cue is given once. If you repeat it, then the dog thinks instead of responding to “platz” he should respond to “platz platz platz.
I like to add this . Dont wrestle or roughhouse with pups. And don’t play mouth games like tug of war . Unless you are raising a security animal that uses their strength and bite force.
Who told you that?????
I rough house and wrestle with my Rotties from the moment they come home. And play tug.
It allows me to teach “take” the tug. And “give” the tug. Which can transfer to any other item-such as an obedience dumbbell.
It allows me to teach impulse control-you get to play when I say so.
It allows me to teach bite inhibition.
It allows me to build drive. It allows me to teach “drop” as when they have something awful in their mouth I want them do get rid of immediately-such as part of a dead animal.
It allows me to teach leave it.
And it helps to build the most amazing bonds.
What, is her owner Ted Kennedy?!???!? Era, I declare!
… kinda looser in productive way XD
Clever puppy. But structurally & Conformation wise, very poor.
My 3mo.G. S puppy, loves to hunt and bring me back the toy. He gives me the toy, sits and waits for me to throw it. He is sooo proud, when he brings it to me. So adorable. 😇
However, i just tried the teasing part. He caught on really quick, by teasing him and not giving him the toy right away... he now, brings me the toy acts as if he is going to give it to me... then he runs away with it. Wanting me to chase him with the toy!?!? 😂🥸🤪
Put them on a leash. He addresses this at 2:58